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Multifaceted professional: Actor, Top Stunt Performer, Tv Presenter, GB Sports and Gymnast and Microbiologist.

06/02/2026

Having performed stunts in Maleficent and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, standing here among vultures and marabou storks felt strangely familiar. Their huge wings and imposing silhouettes brought to mind Angelina Jolie’s winged Fae—but their real-world role is even more extraordinary.

Often misunderstood, these birds are nature’s sanitation squad. By rapidly consuming carcasses, they help prevent the spread of disease, recycle nutrients, and keep ecosystems healthy. Without scavengers like these, carcasses would linger, pathogens could flourish, and entire ecosystems would suffer.

Sometimes the creatures cast as villains are among nature’s greatest heroes.

Watch Full Episode of Stuntman in the Wild on my Youtube Channel Now!

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05/25/2026

Southern Ground Hornbills look like something straight out of a prehistoric fantasy film — jet black feathers, piercing red skin and a deep booming call that echoes across the African bush.

Because of their appearance, they’re often portrayed as ominous or even sinister creatures.

But the reality is far more fascinating.

Southern Ground Hornbills are incredibly intelligent, highly social birds that live in close family groups and can remain together for decades. They are monogamous breeding birds. They work as teams, defend huge territories and raise their young cooperatively — a level of social complexity few people realise exists in birds.

Nature can still be brutal though. They usually lay two eggs, but often only one chick survives. It’s a harsh reminder that survival in the wild is never as simple as the stories we create around it.

The more time I spend in the natural world, the more I realise how often fear and myth replace understanding. These birds aren’t villains from a movie. They’re one of Africa’s most extraordinary and misunderstood species.

Welcome to the real wild. 🐦🌍



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05/19/2026

In the movies, rhinos are often portrayed as unstoppable forces of destruction — powerful beasts used to create comic book villains like Rhino in Kraven, where as a stuntman I even found myself taking a bow dart to the neck in one scene.

But reality couldn’t be more different.

Real rhinos are not villains. They are gentle, curious and deeply important animals that help shape and maintain entire ecosystems. They’ve survived for millions of years, yet today they face a very real threat — us.

Working closely with rhinos changes the way you see them forever. Beneath the armour and power is an animal that simply deserves the chance to exist in peace.

Watch the full video — link in bio. 🦏🌍











05/14/2026

Feeding Angie, an orphaned baby rhino, is something I’ll never forget. 🦏❤️

Every 3 hours she needs milk, warmth, care and protection — because poachers took away the one thing every young animal should have: its mother.

The incredible team at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre have raised and successfully released many orphaned rhinos back into the wild, giving these animals a second chance in a world where rhinos are still under constant threat.

Moments like this remind you that conservation isn’t just about saving species — it’s about saving individuals. Tiny lives with personalities, trust and a future worth fighting for.

Angie may be small now… but one day she could become part of rebuilding Africa’s wild future. 🌍



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05/06/2026

Would you p*e on your food?

I got to feed African wild dogs—one of Africa’s most efficient predators—and witnessed one of their strangest survival tactics. They’ll urinate on their food to mask the scent of a fresh kill, reducing the chances of scavengers moving in.

It’s not glamorous—but it’s smart.

These highly social hunters rely on communication, coordination, and some seriously quirky behaviours to survive. From voting on pack movements with sneezes to regurgitating food for injured members, everything they do is about the strength of the pack.

Nature doesn’t do “perfect”—it does what works.

Watch the full episode of Stuntman in the Wild — link in bio.



04/29/2026

African wild dogs—also known as painted wolves—show us that survival is a team effort.

Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, these remarkable predators rely not on strength alone, but on unbreakable family bonds. Every hunt, every movement, every decision is driven by communication—subtle signals, coordinated strategy, and complete trust in one another.

In a world that often celebrates the individual, they remind us that success is built together.

We could all take a leaf out of their book.



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04/21/2026

I had the privilege of working on Wonder Woman 1984 alongside Kristen Wiig and Gal Gadot—performing stunts as part of a team that went on to win a SAG Award for Outstanding Stunt Ensemble.

In the film, the villain Cheetah is powerful, dark, and superhuman.

But in the wild, the real cheetah is something very different—built for sp*ed, yes, but also fragile, cautious, and deeply sensitive.

It’s a reminder that true power isn’t about force… it’s about balance.

Watch the full episode of Stuntman in the Wild — link in bio.



04/07/2026

At the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, conservation meets connection 🐆

In this next episode, I get up close and personal with cheetahs, wild dogs, and rhinos — learning what it really takes to protect some of Africa’s most vulnerable species.

Watch the full journey on my YouTube channel — link in bio.


03/24/2026

Getting this close to one of the most dangerous animals on the planet changes how you see the wild.
Hippos are responsible for more human fatalities each year than crocodiles and lions combined — yet most people don’t realise just how unpredictable and territorial they are.
Working as a stuntman, I’ve spent my life managing risk on film sets… but nothing compares to stepping into a real environment where you’re not in control.
This is what Stuntman in the Wild is all about — not just facing these animals, but understanding them.
Massive respect to the work being done to bring these stories to audiences. Shows like the recent series on Channel 5 remind us just how important it is to tell the real story of the wild.
This episode is about getting closer than most ever would — and learning very quickly that in their world, you’re the outsider

03/17/2026

Getting this close to one of the most dangerous animals on the planet changes how you see the wild.

Hippos are responsible for more human fatalities each year than crocodiles and lions combined — yet most people don’t realise just how unpredictable and territorial they are.

Working as a stuntman, I’ve spent my life managing risk on film sets… but nothing compares to stepping into a real environment where you’re not in control.

This is what Stuntman in the Wild is all about — not just facing these animals, but understanding them.

Massive respect to the work being done to bring these stories to audiences. Shows like the recent series on Channel 5 remind us just how important it is to tell the real story of the wild.

This episode is about getting closer than most ever would — and learning very quickly that in their world, you’re the outsider.



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